Computer Science Colloquium

Living in Bonn

Bonn
is a lively city of about 300.000 inhabitants situated at the river
Rhine. With 31.000 students University of Bonn is one of the largest
universities in Germany. The different campuses of the university are
spread around town and greatly influence the character of this city -
its inviting and laid-back atmosphere, its richness in cultural
activities and its cosmopolitan ambiance. 4.000 international students are currently studying at University of Bonn. In addition to that, Bonn hosts a number of international organisations including the United Nations and more than 150 non-governmental organisations.

The Institute for Informatics is located on Campus Bonn-Castell in a
calm and safe district only a hundred metres off the banks of the
river Rhine. The campus includes the university's sports facilities most of which can be used for free by our students.

Accommodation

Although Bonn is not the
most expensive city, finding affordable accommodation might be
difficult, especially at the beginning of a semester. Prospective
students of the Master of Computer Science Program can get a room at
one of the student residences run by Studentenwerk Bonn.
Alternatively, students can opt for a private accommodation. For
further information on accommodation for students, please consult this page. Also have a look at the website of AstA's Foreign Students Department, their staff can help you find accommodation.

Student jobs

Many German students finance
their studies by working. International students are also allowed to
work in Germany. The International Office has listed all information
concerning work permits for international students. For detailed info on how to finance your studies, please have a look at this page.

The University

Brochures to download with general information on the University of Bonn: